Chapter 1406 - 1423: Nangong Yaoling’s Sudden Appearance 2

Chapter 1406: Chapter 1423: Nangong Yaoling’s Sudden Appearance 2

As for Nangong Jinlie, clearly, she had already learned everything from Nangong Zhongli, and perhaps, he had already made his own plans.

Even if the Nangong Family accepted her, even if Nangong Yaoling’s parents accepted her, if she truly fired the gun today, then... he would definitely not accept her anymore.

She had already heard it in his words just now.

Although he was reprimanding Nangong Zhongli, he kept reminding her of how much Nangong Yaoling cared for Nangong Zhongli. He even hoped she could forgive Nangong Zhongli in person.

Yes... this was Nangong Jinlie’s brilliance.

By doing this, he could preserve the Nangong Family’s dignity, give Xia Xiaonuan a sense of balance in her heart, and also save Nangong Zhongli.

But... this move of Nangong Jinlie was too cruel. Did he forget she was a mother who just lost her child?

At this moment, Xiaonuan’s heart had never felt so cold.

In the past, she even held a glimmer of fantasy towards this old man, thinking he genuinely cared for Xia Xiaonuan. But now she realized that everything was just an illusion.

Whether it was her or the former Xia Xiaonuan, to Nangong Jinlie, they were always outsiders.

She was like a canary he kept, a pet. As long as she conformed to his wishes, she’d be showered with affection. But as soon as his interests were threatened, blood was thicker than water, and she was just... an irrelevant person!

Xiaonuan felt a deep sadness for herself and also pitied the former Xia Xiaonuan.

Perhaps until her death, she never met someone who genuinely cared for her.

Thinking of this, Xia Xiaonuan’s heart twisted in pain.

She felt helpless for her position and despair for her lack of a do-or-die determination.

Suddenly, she let out a scream.

"Bang! Bang! Bang—!"

Three deafening gunshots echoed, freezing the air in an instant.

Bullet casings clattered onto the floor.

"Xiaonuan!"

Nangong Yaoling and Liang Shaochen rushed over. Nangong Yaoling shouted and dashed to Xiaonuan, holding her tightly in his arms.

Xiaonuan’s hand was still pointed at the ceiling. Hearing the familiar voice, she widened her eyes, a bit in disbelief.

It wasn’t until she smelled his familiar scent, feeling the warm breath behind her ear, that she sensed a hint of reality.

Suddenly, the handgun in her hand fell to the ground.

Xiaonuan quickly reached out and held Nangong Yaoling tightly.

Nangong Zhongli’s expression at this moment was indescribable.

It was as if she had just been rescued from hell, but the next second, when Nangong Yaoling appeared, she felt like she saw the Grim Reaper again.

Her entire body collapsed like a pile of scattered sand on the floor.

Yet when she saw Liang Shaochen, her eyes lit up slightly again.

Liang Shaochen glanced at Nangong Zhongli, his gaze complex. He then looked at Nangong Jinlie and respectfully called him grandfather.

Nangong Jinlie’s face was no better than Nangong Zhongli’s at this moment.

After all, he originally never intended for Nangong Yaoling to get involved; he planned to resolve it himself.

But just as it was seemingly resolved, Nangong Yaoling appeared.

He always knew Nangong Yaoling’s temper... He suddenly felt a headache.

Held tightly by Nangong Yaoling, Xiaonuan’s heart, as if saved from a dire struggle, could finally breathe. She inhaled his familiar masculine scent, feeling his heartbeat, his body warmth, and the tenderness of his hand caressing her hair.